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Monday, March 25, 2013  California farmers team up to build bio-refinery that will convert sugar beets to ethanol

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Monday, March 04, 2013  We checked and found out that several Northern Michigan syrup makers have already started making maple syrup. One viewer, Paul told us they starting tapping trees on February 14th at Northport.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Booze v Soda: Adults get nearly as many empty calories from alcohol as sugary drinks

Monday, September 17, 2012  What started out as just a hobby has turned into a sweet career for Christina Burke. Burke is the owner of SugarKissed in Traverse City. Sugarkissed offers cupcakes, cake pops, frozen yogurt, and other delectable desserts.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Investigators in Chippewa County say they've solved a crime spree involving nearly a dozen home break-ins.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  A plane crashed a Sugarloaf Airport in Leelanau County this afternoon.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Do you ever stop and think about the amount of sugar you eat in one day?  You probably don't actually realize how much sugar goes into a 20 ounce pop or even the amount of sugar in a power bar.  Registered dietician, Jen May sat down with 7&4's Melissa Smith to go over some sweet advice about your daily diet.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  The air is warming. The ground is thawing. And maple syrup production is underway in northern Michigan.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  "I got together with all my elves... They're irish, so they know how to make the best Christmas cookie," says Santa Claus.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Hunting season in full swing and this year baiting is back. But the change hasn't led to more hunters but it does have some businesses cashing in.

Monday, October 24, 2011  A ski resort that has been closed for several years may open just in time for winter.

Sunday, August 14, 2011  Watch video of the stage collapasing. Sugarland vocalist Jennifer Nettles: Duo is 'heartbroken' after fatal stage collapse in Indiana.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Tahquamenon Falls State Park will host “Maple Sugaring Days” at the Upper Falls, Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.